Efficacy of Laser Acupuncture on Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Following Hand Flexor Tendon Repair (NCT07014774) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Efficacy of Laser Acupuncture on Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Following Hand Flexor Tendon Repair
Egypt60 participantsStarted 2025-06-15
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this study is to determine the efficacy of laser acupuncture in alleviating CTS symptoms following flexor tendon repair in the hand.
Who can participate
Age range20 Years – 40 Years
SexALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Adults aged 20-40 years who have undergone flexor tendon repair surgery.
* Patients who have undergone primary or secondary repair of flexor tendons in the hand at zone 4 (zone of carpal tunnel as it often be complicated by postoperative adhesions due to close quarters and synovial sheath of the carpal tunnel) (Fulchignoni C et al., 2020).
* Surgery occurred within a specific timeframe, often within 6-12 weeks prior to inclusion (Peters SE, Jha B, Ross M., 2021).
* Patient have clinical and electro diagnostic evidence of CTS.
* All patients enrolled to the study will have their informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Pre-existing neurological disorders.
* Systemic illnesses affecting nerve function (e.g., diabetes).
* Contraindications to laser therapy.
* Pregnancy or breastfeeding.
* Active infections or open wounds in the hand or wrist.
* Previous history of carpal tunnel release surgery or received an injection of steroid for CTS.
* Previous history of brachial plexus injury or median nerve injury.
* Other severe neurological or musculoskeletal conditions.
* Epilepsy or any psychological disorders.
* Cancer.
* Spots over the treated points.
* Pacemaker or implanted devices.